2020–2021 PHILADELPHIA, PA

A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF ADMISSIONS A place that’s known for firsts. For greats. For sparking GET TO KNOW PENN revolutionary ideas. For Ivy League tradition and Philly spirit. And Dear Colleagues, for nurturing innovative thinkers who see that the way things are isn’t the way things have to be. Since March, we have all experienced many 90+ Penn is home to four undergraduate schools: College of Arts and challenges and disruptions to our lives. undergraduate majors Sciences, Penn Engineering, School of Nursing, and The Wharton In this new reality in which we find ourselves, School. Regardless of school or major, all Penn undergraduates are and with a new academic year underway, 800 able to investigate and understand our world through the liberal I wanted to take a moment to directly major & minor combinations arts and sciences foundation. acknowledge the importance (and uniqueness) When applying to Penn, applicants are asked to choose one of the of this year, for both you and your students, 6:1 four undergraduate schools or coordinated dual-degree, accelerated, and to address some of the questions that are student to faculty ratio or specialized programs that will serve as home base throughout most topical for this year’s group of secondary their academic journey. school seniors. As you prepare your students for the class of 2025 application process, I encourage you to consider some recent updates and reflections THE FOUR SCHOOLS COORDINATED DUAL-DEGREE, ACCELERATED, that I shared on my blog, www.page217.org. AND SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS Here, you will find candid insight on topics THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Penn offers unique opportunities to pursue intensive that address standardized testing, gap year We would like to see: integrated study across multiple schools. Applicants requests, waitlisted candidates, and the • a curiosity in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences should articulate a strong understanding of the importance of reflection for the 2020-2021 • an ability to apply classroom knowledge to the real world interdisciplinary nature of the intended program. • a strong preparation in a balanced and advanced college application cycle. preparatory curriculum College of Arts and College of Arts and Sciences and Penn Sciences and the I invite you to stay connected with Penn as PENN ENGINEERING Engineering Wharton School you move through this process, and I hope • Huntsman: Huntsman We would like to see: • VIPER: Roy and Diana Program in International that this newsletter along with our many • an ability to innovate, design, and practically apply Vagelos Integrated Studies and Business online resources provide support to you and scientific discoveries Program in Energy your students during this time. Thank you • expressed reasons for pursuing an engineering education Research • LSM: Roy and Diana • a strong preparation in physics and mathematics, particularly calculus Vagelos Program in Life for the incredible work that you do to ensure Penn Engineering and Sciences and the Wharton School that your students are informed and supported Management throughout this part of their high school SCHOOL OF NURSING • M&T: Jerome Fisher journey. We would like to see: Program in Management School of Nursing and • a commitment to patient care and Technology the Wharton School With my sincerest gratitude, • a desire to explore issues in healthcare • NHCM: Nursing and Penn Engineering • a strong preparation in the sciences, particularly in chemistry Health Care Management • DMD: Digital Media THE WHARTON SCHOOL Design College of Arts We would like to see: • NETS: Rajendra and and Sciences and the School of Dental Medicine Eric J. Furda, C’87 • an interest in business to fuel positive change to advance Neera Singh Program in the world’s economic and social well-being Networked and Social • Bio-Dent: Seven-Year Dean of Admissions • demonstrated leadership Systems Engineering Bio-Dental Program • a strong preparation in mathematics, particularly calculus CLASS OF 2024 APPLICANT POOL VIRTUAL VISIT OPPORTUNITIES STANDARDIZED TESTING

While Penn’s campus in Philadelphia is temporarily closed, there In response to COVID-19, Penn will not require applicants to 44,205 APPLICANTS are many ways for you and your students to engage with Penn submit the SAT, ACT, or SAT Subject Tests for the 2020-21 online. Our virtual visit opportunities provide many ways to application cycle. This applies to first-year and transfer EARLY DECISION: 6,450 connect — from live virtual information sessions and application applicants. Applicants who do not submit standardized test REGULAR DECISION: 35,755 workshops to student-led panels and on-demand videos. scores will not be at a disadvantage in the admissions process.

EARLY DECISION To learn more about ways to engage with Penn, please visit: For more information on testing, please visit: ADMITTED STUDENTS: 1,256 admissions.upenn.edu/visit admissions.upenn.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/ REGULAR DECISION ADMITTED STUDENTS: 2,533 what-penn-looks-for/testing

Penn evaluates all applications holistically, considering qualitative For candidates interested in the following subject areas, factors alongside measures of academic preparation. FINANCIAL AID suggested SAT Subject Tests are:

Penn is a need-blind institution for students that are citizens or Science Math Level 2 and Science permanent residents of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Technology (Physics preferred for Engineering ADMITTED STUDENT PROFILE That means that financial need will not be considered when Engineering) making admissions decisions. Mathematics STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION The average financial aid package for a first-year student in Wharton Math Level 2 2019-2020 was $58,399. Members of the admitted class of 2024 hail from all 50 states, Penn is one of only a few universities that meets full Nursing Science (preferably Chemistry) including Puerto Rico, D.C., Guam, demonstrated need with grant-based financial aid packages. USVI, and 98 countries. (Listed by home address, not filtered by citizenship) Families should use our Net Price Calculator or MyinTuition to review an estimate of their financial aid package and total In the eleventh year of our partnership, 238 admitted students cost of attendance. To learn more about our calculator tools, applied through Questbridge, a national program that aims to please visit: increase undergraduate enrollment of high-achieving, low-income www.srfs.upenn.edu/estimate-your-costs students at top universities. Additionally, nearly 500 admitted students are affiliated with community-based organizations When financial circumstance warrants, applicants are encouraged to contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS DIVERSITY to request an application fee waiver. Cohen Hall, Ground Floor International Students: 14% (by Home Address) For more information, please visit the financial aid website: Philadelphia, PA 19104-6376 Students of Color: 54% (US Citizen/Permanent Residents) First-Generation: 14% srfs.upenn.edu 215-898-7507 Pell Grant Recipient: 20% [email protected] admissions.upenn.edu/counselors

Early Decision applications due NOVEMBER 1 @PreviewingPenn Apply through the Common Application Regular Decision applications due JANUARY 5 or the Coalition Application. Penn Admissions Transfer Decision applications due MARCH 15

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational, or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD). Clery Act information is available from the Division of Public Safety at (215) 898-7515, or at www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/clery/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. This information is accurate as of October 2020.